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VJ59 VTJ

2009 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,070 mi
Last recorded123,070 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A84,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ59 VTJ
MakeJeep
ModelG-cherokee Overland Crd A
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 123,070 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 123,070 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2025 122,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule steel part at end of flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule steel part at end of flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 122,932 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule steel part at end of flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule steel part at end of flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 118,010 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 110,134 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 110,074 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2022 102,807 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake effected (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 96,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 92,339 miles

h/brake could do with some adjustment

Fail 18 Nov 2020 92,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

h/brake could do with some adjustment

Pass 21 Nov 2019 88,533 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2018 81,865 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 74,192 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 68,356 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2016 68,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 58,678 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 58,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,620 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 43,438 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills coverd

How Reliable is the Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A?

Based on 39,201 MOT tests across 2,444 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
6,927
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,444
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 636
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 570
position lamp(s) not working 561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 445
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 380
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VJ59 VTJ is a 2009 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 84,634 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VJ59 VTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VJ59 VTJ registered?

VJ59 VTJ is a 2009 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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